Moriori (New Zealand people) - Population

Date: [1859-1902], 2003

By: Davis, William, 1879-1962

Reference: MS-Group-0184

Description: The papers mainly comprise whakapapa and census material relating to both Moriori and Maori residing in the Chatham Islands. They were bequeathed to Davis by various Moriori elders. In addition to these original documents Mr Davis helped facilitate translations of the documents and he donated a copy of these translations, which have been done by Lyndsay Head. Source of title - Supplied Bill Davis grew up in the Chatham Islands and was of Moriori descent Quantity: 7 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photocopies Provenance: Donor is the son of Bill Davis. The papers were bequeathed to Bill Davis by various Moriori elders.

Date: [ca 1868]

From: Mair, Gilbert, 1843-1923 : Papers

By: Mair, Gilbert, 1843-1923

Reference: MS-Papers-0092-65

Description: Black covered volume has `na Tamihana' (by Tamihana) on inside front cover, it also has Gilbert Mair's signature. This is a book of karakia (prayers) in Maori. The second volume is unsigned. It is dated on the second page July 18 1865. This contains information about the Chatham Islands and includes census figures, and lists of names etc. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 volumes). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1864

Reference: MS-Papers-1426

Description: Duplicate census, nominal return of Moriori and Maori on the Chatham Islands. Rules for the Administration of justice, including appointment of assessors and runanga. Accompanying material - Includes photographs Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and photographs